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Removing or Installing an Add-in Card, Removing an Add-in Card

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3 The memory module can be installed in only one way. Match the notch on the module with the tab on the memory socket. Push the module carefully and firmly into the slot, ensuring that the latches on both ends snap into place. Removing an Add-in Card 4 Replace any cabling that was removed. 5 Complete the procedures to replace the side panel and close the PC. See "Opening and Closing the PC" page 1. Removing or Installing an Add-in Card An add-in card is a circuit board, such as a PCI or an AGP card that fits into a PC add-in card slot. Your PC contains several add-in card slots that can be used to add components to your PC. The PC component configurations vary by model. WARNING: Do not overload the system by installing add-in cards that draw excessive current. The system is designed to provide 2 amps (average) of +5 V power for each board/card in the PC. The total +5 V current draw in a fully loaded system (one with all add-in card slots filled) must not exceed the total number of slots multiplied by 2 amps. A Phillips screwdriver is needed to remove, replace or add an add-in card. 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC, and remove the side panel. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Gently lay the PC on its side. 3 Inside the PC, locate the add-in card slots on the motherboard. 4 If you are replacing a card, make a note of any external or internal cables attached to the card, and then disconnect them. 5 Remove the add-in card slot cover by removing the screw, and then removing the cover from the chassis. Or Loosen the screw on the card you are replacing. Hold the card at the top, and carefully pull the card straight out of the add-in card slot. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 17

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Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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3
The memory module can be installed in only one
way. Match the notch on the module with the tab
on the memory socket. Push the module carefully
and firmly into the slot, ensuring that the latches on
both ends snap into place.
4
Replace any cabling that was removed.
5
Complete the procedures to replace the side panel
and close the PC. See “Opening and Closing the
PC” page 1.
Removing or Installing an
Add-in Card
An add-in card is a circuit board, such as a PCI or an
AGP card that fits into a PC add-in card slot. Your PC
contains several add-in card slots that can be used to
add components to your PC. The PC component
configurations vary by model.
WARNING: Do not overload the system by
installing add-in cards that draw excessive
current. The system is designed to provide
2 amps (average) of +5 V power for each
board/card in the PC. The total +5 V
current draw in a fully loaded system (one
with all add-in card slots filled) must not
exceed the total number of slots multiplied
by 2 amps.
A Phillips screwdriver is needed to remove, replace or
add an add-in card.
Removing an Add-in Card
1
Complete the procedures to prepare the PC, and
remove the side panel. See “Opening and Closing
the PC” on page 1.
2
Gently lay the PC on its side.
3
Inside the PC, locate the add-in card slots on the
motherboard.
4
If you are replacing a card, make a note of any
external or internal cables attached to the card,
and then disconnect them.
5
Remove the add-in card slot cover by removing
the screw, and then removing the cover from the
chassis.
Or
Loosen the screw on the card you are replacing.
Hold the card at the top, and carefully pull the card
straight out of the add-in card slot.